Gleeson to build 57 new homes in Wigton

Gleeson Homes has been granted planning permission to build 57 new homes off Lowmoor Road, in Wigton, Cumbria. The development, which will be known as Chimes Bank, will see the 5.12 site be transformed into beautiful, high quality, low cost... View Article

Woodhead to expand team to meet growing demand

One of Nottinghamshire’s leading construction contractors is growing its team as it looks to build on a strong 2021. Robert Woodhead Limited – part of the Woodhead Group – has recently been appointed to several key projects in the East... View Article

New UK film studios in Shinfield approved for planning

Our masterplan and architectural design for Shinfield Studios – a new state-of-the-art media hub at the Thames Valley Science Park in Berkshire – has received full planning approval by Wokingham Borough Council. The £250 million film and TV studios will... View Article

Grand Designs Live returns to Excel London in 2022

The UK’s premier event for home building, renovation and improvement makes a welcome return to London for the first time since May 2019. Hosted by TV presenter and design guru Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Live will run over nine days... View Article

Parkside and Strata Tiles align for a total tile solution

Parkside and Strata Tiles are aligning to become sister brands, as the two tile specification companies look to become the market leader in the commercial tile market by 2025. With complimentary approaches to tile specifications, Parkside and Strata Tiles are... View Article

Resin Bound Forecourt at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

LISTEN HERE Two blends of natural stone resin bound paving were chosen to give an effective contrast to each other and blend beautifully within the surrounding greenery and other natural materials. SureSet worked closely with the museum to ensure the... View Article

A masterful take on oak

Unilin Panels has introduced UNILIN Master Oak, melamine and HPL panelling with lifelike natural oak designs. After several years research and development in the authentic recreation of natural materials, Unilin Panels has released a collection of six ready-to-use designs that... View Article

Certifire approval for TECTUS Hinges

LISTEN HERE SIMONSWERK UK is proud to announce that the TECTUS range of concealed hinges has been approved for the Warrington fire CERTIFIRE certification scheme. CERTIFIRE is an independent third-party certification scheme that assures fire protection products’ performance, quality, reliability,... View Article

Cavibrick Challenge

LISTEN HERE The Cavibrick is a moulded ventilator from Cavity Trays of Yeovil. Cavibricks have integral louvres, deflectors and an internal back upstand to guard against water ingress. Whilst traditional airbricks generally have two rows of 9 square 8mm x... View Article

Forbo launches new sports flooring

Having supplied floor coverings for education buildings for more than a century, Forbo Flooring Systems is pleased to announce a new solution, which completes its education portfolio: Sportline multi use. This new high-performance vinyl sheet has been designed specifically for... View Article